Spook easily and jump higher than most other animals. Above head height, electric high-tensile fence recommended. Space wires close enough to prevent them from stepping through or pushing heads between wires.

Sheep

4,000-5,000 V

Wool insulates from electric shocks, requiring higher voltage.

Goats

4,000-5,000 V

Some species have thick insulating coats requiring higher voltage. Goats tend to test fences, so space wires low to the ground and high enough to prevent from being jumped.

Pigs

2,000 V

Start wires close to ground and finish at nose level, as they are a rooting animal.

Pets

700-1,000 V

Start wires close to the ground.

EXCLUSION

MIN. FENCE VOLTAGE*

CHARACTERISTICS / TIPS

Wild Hogs

5,000 V

Aggressive and persistent. Deter from rooting by starting wires close to the ground.

Wolves and Coyotes

4,000-5,000 V

Their thick insulating fur requires high voltage. Can dig to reach prey so place the first wire low to the ground.